APLU In The News

June 12, 2026

Inside Higher Ed

House Republicans Aim to Override Trump’s Loan Limit Regulations

A recent change to a House bill that funds the Education Department could allow master’s- and doctoral-level nursing programs access to higher levels of federal student borrowing.
June 1, 2026

White House seeks to tighten political oversight of grantmaking

The White House today announced it plans to make major changes in how the U.S. government manages research funding. Some scientists are horrified, saying the proposal from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) would replace peer review with the judgment of nonexpert political appointees sworn to carry out the wishes of President Donald Trump,…